It could be said that we are consumers, all of us. We consume food, but we also consume many other things, some necessary, some discretionary.
Dennis Hiebert (a sociology professor at Providence University College) calls for “necessarily nuanced discussion” about the value of human life in his letter “What does ‘life is sacred’ mean?”
The year 2020 will be etched in stone for every person in the world. None of us have experienced a COVID-19 pandemic. For the Christians of this world, we understand that it is only by the grace of God that we can overcome our fears – our test of faith held attitudes.
This past weekend Mennonite Heritage Village hosted its annual Tractor Trek in support of the museum and Eden Health. Before they hit the roads, forty-one registrants and their heritage tractors had already raised over $20,000 (including pledges).
Summer is not even in full stride yet but when it comes to preparing for the next school year, the planning is well underway. This planning is more important than ever as the province transitions away from at home learning to a return to in-class instruction.
Dandelion season is hard to miss with the verges and people’s gardens full of the bright yellow flowers or the fluffy heads. The bumble bees love them because they are one of the first flowers that come out, and provide nectar for them.
Many of you folks who read this blog told me that there are times in your Christian walk when your heart overflows with praise for what God has done in your life.
This week I’ve interviewed Evelyn Friesen who was our first ever paid Volunteer Coordinator decades ago! She is no longer getting paid to do so, but Evelyn continues to volunteer at our front desk every week and always loves to recruit others to join her at MHV.
Recently I heard Al Sharpton speak at the funeral service for George Floyd in Minneapolis.
It is typical in every graduation year to wish the graduates well and to give them some advice for the challenges and obstacles that they are sure to face ahead in life.
